Murray City, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 295, Murray City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Murray City is a small community located in Ohio, within Hocking County. The total population is 295. It ranks as the 1026th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Murray City is 46.5 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Murray City is $34,732. This is 51% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.4%. This is 76% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.0%. This is 132% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $81,700. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Murray City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Murray City was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.7% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

5.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Murray City, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.